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BCA 713

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,876 mi
Last recorded180,876 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCA 713
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 180,876 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 176,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 172,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2023 172,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe showing corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 165,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 160,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 154,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 138,552 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 125,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,878 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 107,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,636 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 103,623 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 94,387 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 24 May 2013 94,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,028 miles

Parking brake light illuminated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,813 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 41,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BCA 713 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCA 713, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BCA 713 registered?

BCA 713 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BCA 713 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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